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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.47, 1,188.67 and 488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.47, 1,188.67 and 488.39 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.47 : 1,188.67 = 488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.47/1,188.67 = 488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.47x = 1,188.67 × 488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.47x = 580,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,532.10/861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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